Persistent annular erythema of infancy associated with intestinal Candida colonization

Authors
Stachowitz, S Abeck, D Schmidt, T Ring, J
Citation
S. Stachowitz et al., Persistent annular erythema of infancy associated with intestinal Candida colonization, CLIN EXP D, 25(5), 2000, pp. 404-405
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology
Journal title
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
ISSN journal
03076938 → ACNP
Volume
25
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
404 - 405
Database
ISI
SICI code
0307-6938(200007)25:5<404:PAEOIA>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
We report a case of persistent annular erythema of infancy in a 4-month-old boy. Physical and laboratory parameters showed no sign of internal disease or specific infection except a massive Candida albicans colonization (> 10 (3) organisms/mm(3)) of the lower gastrointestinal tract. Oral treatment wi th amphotericin B for 2 weeks resulted in a complete remission of the skin lesions indicating Candida colonization as a trigger.